Nikau Cottage Guidebook for Mangawhai area

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Nikau Cottage Guidebook for Mangawhai area

Parks & Nature

Just one of a handful of our beautiful sandy beaches. Great for walking, swimming and surfing. Make sure you walk over the point to Forestry beach on the south side. Amazing views.
Te Arai Point - Aotearoa Surf
708 Te Arai Point Rd
Just one of a handful of our beautiful sandy beaches. Great for walking, swimming and surfing. Make sure you walk over the point to Forestry beach on the south side. Amazing views.
Classic Kiwi beach with safe swimming and sublime surf.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waipu Cove
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Classic Kiwi beach with safe swimming and sublime surf.
Easy walking trail through native bush with some amazing views.
Bream Tail Road
Bream Tail Road
Easy walking trail through native bush with some amazing views.
Safe surf beach and great picnic spot on the estuary. Also wonderful walking trail at north end of beach over cliff top. Make sure you get the tides correct if you plan to walk around the rocks!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mangawhai Beach
147 Wintle Street
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safe surf beach and great picnic spot on the estuary. Also wonderful walking trail at north end of beach over cliff top. Make sure you get the tides correct if you plan to walk around the rocks!
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, but this beach with it's large pohutukawa trees draping over the golden sand is so picturesque you have to see it and walk or swim there.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Langs Beach
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, but this beach with it's large pohutukawa trees draping over the golden sand is so picturesque you have to see it and walk or swim there.
Snorkel among some of our fantastic fish species in a safe, natural marine reserve. Hire all your gear from here and then enjoy a beer and snacks at the Leigh Sawmill Brewery and cafe.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre
160 Goat Island Rd
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snorkel among some of our fantastic fish species in a safe, natural marine reserve. Hire all your gear from here and then enjoy a beer and snacks at the Leigh Sawmill Brewery and cafe.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great pizzas, great award winning craft beers, great vibe.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery
2 Cove Rd
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great pizzas, great award winning craft beers, great vibe.
Top selection of craft beers, and food in great setting at the Heads.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wood St Freehouse
12a Wood St
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Top selection of craft beers, and food in great setting at the Heads.
The famous, historic Tavern is also our main live music venue, and it's right on the edge of the estuary. Check their Facebook page for who's playing and when.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir St
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The famous, historic Tavern is also our main live music venue, and it's right on the edge of the estuary. Check their Facebook page for who's playing and when.

Food Scene

Coffee..! Because you need it. (Also a good menu and it's the only restaurant where you can see the sea).
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cove Cafe
910 Cove Rd
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee..! Because you need it. (Also a good menu and it's the only restaurant where you can see the sea).
Good food and coffee and lovely sunny outdoor area.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandbar Mangawhai
7 Wood St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good food and coffee and lovely sunny outdoor area.
After you've checked out the fantastic chocolate shop next door, drop in here for a bite and a coffee and enjoy the French Provencal decor and layout.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bennetts Cafe
52 Moir St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
After you've checked out the fantastic chocolate shop next door, drop in here for a bite and a coffee and enjoy the French Provencal decor and layout.
Perfect after a day snorkeling at the Goat Island Marine Reserve just down the road.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leigh Sawmill Cafe
142 Pakiri Road
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perfect after a day snorkeling at the Goat Island Marine Reserve just down the road.
Open at the Mangawhai Beach School Hall, Saturday 9am - 1pm. Great selection of local produce
Mangawhai Community Market
34 Insley St
Open at the Mangawhai Beach School Hall, Saturday 9am - 1pm. Great selection of local produce
Coffee & treats plus Tapas Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brewed As Collective
7 Wood St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee & treats plus Tapas Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings

Shopping

World famous chocolatier with a superb selection of handmade chocolates and you can see the factory process while browsing.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir St
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World famous chocolatier with a superb selection of handmade chocolates and you can see the factory process while browsing.
Of course, books a plenty along with overseas and local papers and magazines. Also, post to anywhere in the world from here. Top up phone cards as well.
Mangawhai Opportunity Factory
12 Wood St
Of course, books a plenty along with overseas and local papers and magazines. Also, post to anywhere in the world from here. Top up phone cards as well.
Surf and skate culture
No Limits Surf and Skate Co
194 Molesworth Dr
Surf and skate culture

Essentials

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Four Square
3 Wood St
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Arts & Culture

Discover the amazing history of Mangawhai and the environs.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mangawhai Museum
Molesworth Drive
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discover the amazing history of Mangawhai and the environs.

Sightseeing

Glow worm caves in our area that are really worth the drive.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuevas de Waipu
Waipu Caves Road
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glow worm caves in our area that are really worth the drive.